Recent Baja info?

Me and a buddy are thinking of hopping in the car tomorrow and going down for a few weeks.

Anyone know if the protests and gas mess has cleared up? Hwy 1 safe and open? Oh and vis in he sea of Cortez ? YT wahoo yet?

Also any other advice. Just winging it probably camping a lot. Once we get halfway down are we going to be semi safe while out in the sticks or is there a high chance of bandito robbery stuff?

Thanks.

There is some info on the vagabundos website regarding gas/road conditions
https://www.vagabundos.com/hotbox.htm

Largest threat of banditos is in the tourist areas, border zone, Cabo, tourist destinations.  I believe the gas issues were on the mainland.  I'd advise getting your Mexican fishing license.  Last June we were visited by the Mexican Marines several times.  They are actively searching for the totoaba poachers in the northern half of the Sea of Cortez.  Coca-Cola and coffee buys a lot of good well.     

Baja Sur is safe. Cabo San Lucas, San Jose Del Cabo, Pescadero, La Paz, Los Barrilles, Todos Santos....all safe.

EastCape...safe.

theres a couple guys on the bigwatersedge forums who do that drive a lot.  they have some decent updated info i'm sure if you were to ask there.

Ive got some Baja curse. Just realized I have a pig hunt booked next weekend. Always something. 

I know a guy formerly of Team 3 guy that might be a resource if you want the real skinny.  He specializes in executive protection in Mexico/LatAm.  if i ever got into deep salsa south of the border, "Gonzo" would be the first person I'd call (if I could call...).  He was 68Whiskey Army before he re-enlisted in the naval service and became a frogman.  PM me if you want his contact. 

Me and a buddy are thinking of hopping in the car tomorrow and going down for a few weeks.

Anyone know if the protests and gas mess has cleared up? Hwy 1 safe and open? Oh and vis in he sea of Cortez ? YT wahoo yet?

Also any other advice. Just winging it probably camping a lot. Once we get halfway down are we going to be semi safe while out in the sticks or is there a high chance of bandito robbery stuff?

Thanks.

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Thanks everyone. Looks like we're heading out in the morning.